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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.72, 468.72 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.72, 468.72 and 139.20 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.72 : 468.72 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.72/468.72 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.72x = 468.72 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.72x = 65,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,245.82/312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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